Water meters imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water meters by Ghana reached $4.3 million in 2024 (216 tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 216 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 100 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 78 t |
Where Ghana imports water meters from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 59% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 34% |
| South Africa | $121K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 1.2% |
| United States | $42K | 1% |
| France | $24K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.99 per kg, 26% below the world average of $26.96, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana water meters imports (HS 9028.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9028.20: Meters: liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of water meters imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported water meters worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply water meters to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Denmark (34%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average import price of water meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.99 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $26.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water meters to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for water meters?
The HS code for water meters is subheading 9028.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
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